Life Got More Convenient. So Why Are We Lonelier? | Why Being Alone Feels Easier #1

Life has never been more convenient—but that convenience has quietly removed people from ordinary life.You can mobile-order coffee, get your Target order placed in your trunk, have groceries left at your door, DoorDash dinner, and go through an entire Saturday without really talking to anyone.Each tool saves time. But together, they’ve removed many of the casual interactions that used to help us feel connected to the world around us.In Part 1 of Why Being Alone Feels Easier, I’m looking at what convenience erased, why connection now feels like another task we have to schedule, how people themselves began to feel inconvenient, and one small way to start putting people back into the equation.WATCH NEXT:▶ The Health Advice No One Ever Told You: Social Healthhttps://youtu.be/0Qc_iLrgQ8A▶ I Also Live Alone. Here’s What Those Viral Loneliness Videos Are Missing.https://youtu.be/mtgMXbbf8kQ▶ Part 2: How Comfort Is Keeping Us From Connection00:00 The Saturday Scenario01:32 What Convenience Removed03:22 The Research06:42 Convenience Makes People Feel Inconvenient08:51 What You Can Do11:52 The BalanceRESEARCH AND SOURCES:Is Efficiency Overrated? Minimal Social Interactions Lead to Belonging and Positive Affecthttps://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/1948550613502990Social Interactions and Well-Being: The Surprising Power of Weak Tieshttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24769739/The Art and Science of Connection by Kasley Killamhttps://www.kasleykillam.com/social-health-bookI speak to organizations about workplace connection, authentic networking, and the small relationship-building habits that help people communicate better, collaborate more easily, and feel less alone at work.If your team or audience needs a more honest, practical conversation about connection, learn more or inquire here:https://www.cassthompson.com/speakerOr email me at Cass@cassthompson.comWant to reach out but not sure what to say? Get the FREE "But What Do I Say?!?" Connection Messages Guidebook to steal our words and take them as your own!https://www.cassthompson.com/connectionSHOP AMAZON to See our Favorite Things!It's no extra cost to you but it does give us a small percentage for giving you the recommendationSHOP → → → https://amzn.to/2QfWCV8If you want to see EXACTLY what I buy, check out all my Favorites, in my store HERE:www.amazon.com/shop/cassthompson#Loneliness #HumanConnection #SocialHealthINFO 🌟Check out our Founder's other channel for job search advice: https://www.youtube.com/c/cassthompsonconsultingABOUTThis isn’t your grandpa’s networking.What if you stopped networking and instead started building intentional, authentic relationships?What if you made building authentic relationships a part of your weekly and monthly goals? What if you met cool people just for the sake of meeting cool people, and you allowed yourself to see where it takes you?At One Hello, we discourage “networking” for the sake of leverage and, instead, help you focus on building real relationships.When networking feels less transactional and more like it should (like it’s enriching our lives), that’s the sweet spot!DISCLOSURE 🌟Thank you for trusting me with my honest and reliable opinion on any future purchase you may make. I always disclose affiliate or sponsored information when it is the case. As a part of our community, you allow me to earn a small commission if you make a purchase through my affiliate/referral links. This doesn't affect you in any way in the checkout process unless I've been able to arrange a discount for you that is special from other customers.